CONFIRMED: Justin Gaethje to Face Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
Fiziev Steps In for Dan Hooker – Fiziev Replaces Hooker
The highly anticipated rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev is now official for UFC 313, scheduled for March 8, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Originally, Dan Hooker was set to face Gaethje, but he withdrew due to a hand injury sustained during training. Hooker revealed that the injury occurred when he struck a training partner on the top of the head, resulting in a fracture.
With less than two weeks remaining, Fiziev has agreed to step in as Hooker’s replacement, setting up an exciting rematch between two of the lightweight division’s most dynamic strikers.
Gaethje vs. Fiziev: Records and Recent Performances
Justin Gaethje enters this bout with a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 5 losses (8-5 in UFC). His most recent fight was a knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, where he lost the BMF (Baddest Motherfucker) title. Prior to that, Gaethje secured a second-round head kick knockout victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 in July 2023, earning him the BMF title.
Rafael Fiziev holds a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 3 losses (6-3 in UFC). He is looking to rebound after a technical knockout loss due to a knee injury against Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023. Before that, Fiziev faced Gaethje in March 2023 at UFC 286, where he was defeated by majority decision in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.
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The Rematch: Anticipation Builds
The first encounter between Gaethje and Fiziev at UFC 286 in London was a thrilling contest that showcased both fighters’ striking prowess and resilience. The bout was awarded Fight of the Night, with Gaethje emerging victorious via majority decision. Fans are eagerly anticipating this rematch, expecting another high-octane battle between these two elite lightweights.
UFC 313: Full Fight Card
The main event of UFC 313 features a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. The co-main event will be the lightweight rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.
Main Card (10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT):
- Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Alex Pereira (c) vs. Magomed Ankalaev
- Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
- Lightweight Bout: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
- Women’s Strawweight Bout: Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Lightweight Bout: King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Preliminary Card (8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT):
- Heavyweight Bout: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
- Middleweight Bout: Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
- Welterweight Bout: Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
Early Preliminary Card (6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT):
- Featherweight Bout: Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall
- Middleweight Bout: Djorden Santos vs. Ozzy Diaz
- Flyweight Bout: Joshua Van vs. Rei Tsuruya
Please note that fight cards are subject to change.
How to Watch UFC 313
UFC 313 will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Early Prelims: Begin at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- Preliminary Card: Starts at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Main Card: Begins at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Fans in the United States can watch the event live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with prelims airing on ESPN and ESPN+.
Prepare for an explosive night of fights, highlighted by the rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev!
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